Emergency Preparedness Response Course (EPRC) Exam Test Questions and
Answers Rated A
Radiation burns, which cause delayed, irreversible
changes of the skin, can be caused by high doses of what Beta
form of ionizing radiation?
Who is responsible for directing the command and con-
Incident Commander
trol of all operations.
The Disaster Mental Health Response Team can be called
upon to assist victims and disaster responders. Which of Provide professional psychological treatment
the following is NOT a service that they may provide:
Processed foods and temperature-abused foods are most
Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B
commonly associated with poisoning.
Which of the following bacterial diseases is contagious
Pneumonic plague
person to person?
occurs when people come in direct contact
Contamination
with a harmful agent at or near an incident.
What blood test is available that will give an accurate
Lymphocytes Count
estimate of radiation dose?
What is the purpose of a secondary device? Injure or kills first responders
They inhibit the enzyme Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) al-
How do nerve agents produce ettects in the body?
lowing Acetylcholine (ACh) to accumulate
Which phase of CBRN response focuses on the prioritiza-
Phase II- Response
tion of forces to deploy for mission task?
An explosion victim was admitted to your facility approx-
imately 4 hours ago with chest pain, normal oxygena-
tion and radial pulse. His condition continues to wors- Incubate and provide assisted ventilation with Positive End
en with symptoms that include labored, rapid breathing, Expiatory Pressure (PEEP)
low blood pressure, and semi-consciousness. What emer-
gency treatment would be appropriate?
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, A patient presents to the emergency room all exhibiting
the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, problems with
eye movement, dry mouth, sore throat, diflculty swallow-
Botulinum toxin, supportive care and antitoxin
ing, no gag reflex, and extreme weakness. Patient is alert
and oriented during the exam. What toxin do you suspect
and how do you treat it?
A group of victims has been admitted to your triage unit.
All victims have recently been in an area where canisters
exploded spraying them with an amber colored liquid
Unroofing of blisters
that smells like flowers and burns intensely. You suspect
Lewisite. Which of the following is not a consideration
during treatment of the victims?
A patient suttering blast ettect presents with dyspnea,
some hearing loss, and tinnitus following an explosion. Intestinal rupture
Which of the following is NOT a likely diagnosis?
Following a nuclear detonation, some of the casualties
with survivable injuries are possibly contaminated with
Treat all life-threatening injuries first
radiological material. Which of the below courses of action
is most appropriate for the situation?
Which of the following is NOT relevant to a laboratory
A positive Tzank smear
diagnosis of smallpox (variola)?
What command system is a widely used and accepted tool
for command, control and coordination of a response to Incident Command System
a disaster?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is generally divided
Respiratory Protection & Chemical Protective Garments
into two categories. They are:
Which of the following is considered a pulmonary (chok-
Chlorine
ing) agent?
Cells that divide slowly
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Answers Rated A
Radiation burns, which cause delayed, irreversible
changes of the skin, can be caused by high doses of what Beta
form of ionizing radiation?
Who is responsible for directing the command and con-
Incident Commander
trol of all operations.
The Disaster Mental Health Response Team can be called
upon to assist victims and disaster responders. Which of Provide professional psychological treatment
the following is NOT a service that they may provide:
Processed foods and temperature-abused foods are most
Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B
commonly associated with poisoning.
Which of the following bacterial diseases is contagious
Pneumonic plague
person to person?
occurs when people come in direct contact
Contamination
with a harmful agent at or near an incident.
What blood test is available that will give an accurate
Lymphocytes Count
estimate of radiation dose?
What is the purpose of a secondary device? Injure or kills first responders
They inhibit the enzyme Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) al-
How do nerve agents produce ettects in the body?
lowing Acetylcholine (ACh) to accumulate
Which phase of CBRN response focuses on the prioritiza-
Phase II- Response
tion of forces to deploy for mission task?
An explosion victim was admitted to your facility approx-
imately 4 hours ago with chest pain, normal oxygena-
tion and radial pulse. His condition continues to wors- Incubate and provide assisted ventilation with Positive End
en with symptoms that include labored, rapid breathing, Expiatory Pressure (PEEP)
low blood pressure, and semi-consciousness. What emer-
gency treatment would be appropriate?
1/6
, A patient presents to the emergency room all exhibiting
the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, problems with
eye movement, dry mouth, sore throat, diflculty swallow-
Botulinum toxin, supportive care and antitoxin
ing, no gag reflex, and extreme weakness. Patient is alert
and oriented during the exam. What toxin do you suspect
and how do you treat it?
A group of victims has been admitted to your triage unit.
All victims have recently been in an area where canisters
exploded spraying them with an amber colored liquid
Unroofing of blisters
that smells like flowers and burns intensely. You suspect
Lewisite. Which of the following is not a consideration
during treatment of the victims?
A patient suttering blast ettect presents with dyspnea,
some hearing loss, and tinnitus following an explosion. Intestinal rupture
Which of the following is NOT a likely diagnosis?
Following a nuclear detonation, some of the casualties
with survivable injuries are possibly contaminated with
Treat all life-threatening injuries first
radiological material. Which of the below courses of action
is most appropriate for the situation?
Which of the following is NOT relevant to a laboratory
A positive Tzank smear
diagnosis of smallpox (variola)?
What command system is a widely used and accepted tool
for command, control and coordination of a response to Incident Command System
a disaster?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is generally divided
Respiratory Protection & Chemical Protective Garments
into two categories. They are:
Which of the following is considered a pulmonary (chok-
Chlorine
ing) agent?
Cells that divide slowly
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